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Armies on Parade: imperial guard


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Wow Gilt!!! I'm glad you called as that's a crazy distance to go...and even crazier that a GW store says no to FW!

I don't understand that at all. My last 3 AoP board have been a majority FW.

Congratulations to those who entered the Armies on Parade. All the pics in this thread look fantastic, so much effort and inspiring, so well done!

 

Unfortunately, I did not get to enter the AOP, the store manager did not allow it. Due to where I live and the nearest store being over 500km away, I rang the store to check on some things before going there, as driving that far and booking a hotel etc I wanted to make sure I got things right, like entry times etc. When we phone talked about my entry the store manager told me sorry, he had a no FW policy. That meant no FW kits at all, to play with or even for entry into painting events, like the AOP. As I had designed my entry around the large FW Porphyrion knight, he gave me a choice, replace that knight with something else or not enter. Well it was a bit hard to suddenly come up with a replacement.

 

Anyway, at least I found out before I drove there! That would have sucked even more!!!

 

Btw I have since checked with GW, apparently stores (individual store managers) have the right to allow FW kits in their store or not allow them. I think I’ve heard something like that before, just didn’t realise it included painting events as well. Now I know.

Well at least you called!

 

I/m surprised by managers reaction. Footfall is crucial to business and also the GW business model (I say this after 2 years working for GW part time whilst at college). Getting potential hobbyists in through the door is absolute bedrock of store. Business works fine online - its the human level the stores drive. In this case who knows how many hobbyists have not picked up the hobby as they missed your great board. I can understand 3rd party models (I didnt include my 3rd party models) but forge world I dont understand.

 

Regardless - board looked great - well done

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